Neurofibromatosis type 1 manifesting with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a case report and literature review

<p class="abstract">Type 1 neurofibromatosis (NF 1) may present with a constellation of symptoms but literature has recorded that the commonest manifestations are orthopedic spinal presentations taking lead. Of manifestations, scoliosis is frequently found compared to others which could include spondylolisthesis or defective pedicles and dural ectasia on radiographs. We reported 15-year-old girl NF coexisting severe thoracolumbar scoliosis. She complains dull aching pain in her upper back hips progressively worsening bending slight difficulty breathing. On examination, multiple Café au lait spots trunk legs. No neurological deficits noted. There was no family history neurofibromatosis. X-ray low back. The patient then had long segment fusion stabilization. Bone graft used achieve solid arthrodesis. Scoliosis manifestation different severities degrees Cobb's angle adolescent females mostly affected management dependent degree curvature, comorbidities like type scoliosis.</p>